See you there! 

I learned a lot in that fight.  Thanks Tom.   I look forward to the next gathering. 

I got promoted to Dog.   

Dog Meynard

Soon to be C-Straw Dog and later just (ehem!) Straw Dog.  How does it work anyway?   

I just started a new Pekiti Tirsia training group in Huntington Beach, Ca.  For those interested in learning please send me a message.

Pekiti-Tirsia Master Instructor Tim Waid will be conducting a combat skills seminar on Aug 14-15 in Huntington Beach, CA  
 
Tim Waid is currently the Director of the Pekiti-Tirsia Global Organization in North America as well the Survival Edge Systems Pekiti-Tirsia Tactical Training Institute.  
 
The seminar will cover: combat bladefighting concepts and techniques (knife vs knife, empty hand vs knife), empty hand techniques (pangamut) and the foundation of Pekiti Tirsia System using solo baston.  
 
Space is limited.  Please contact me to reserve your space.  Thanks.

This is from last summer's Gathering.  My friend took the shot.  

It's the concept of obvious and hidden attacks.  The key is to not let the opponent know which is which.

I wouldn't call iaido guys true swordsmen.

Having trained in the internal type of martial arts of Ba Gua, Xing Yi, Tai Ji, Yi Quan and Aiki Jiu Jitsu; I have found many similarities and connections in with the "NEW" DBMA stuff I'm learning.  For those who have trained in similar arts what kind of connections have you noticed?

Hey Stickgrappler,

What do you want to know?